CVE-2026-53351
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riscv ptrace REGSET_CFI warning in Linux kernel

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-53351, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-07-01

Last updated on: 2026-07-01

Assigner: kernel.org

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv/ptrace: Use USER_REGSET_NOTE_TYPE for REGSET_CFI Fixes a warning while dumping core: [54983.546369][ C7] WARNING: [!note_name] fs/binfmt_elf.c:1771 at elf_core_dump+0x910/0xf68, CPU#7: abort01/31982

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Published
2026-07-01
Last Modified
2026-07-01
Generated
2026-07-01
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2026-07-01
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel relates to the riscv/ptrace component. It involves the use of USER_REGSET_NOTE_TYPE for REGSET_CFI, which fixes a warning that occurred while dumping core. Specifically, the warning was triggered in the elf_core_dump function, indicating an issue with note naming during core dumps on CPU#7.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability causes a warning during core dump operations in the Linux kernel on riscv architecture. While it may not directly lead to a security breach or system compromise, it could affect debugging and system diagnostics by producing warnings or aborts during core dumps.

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